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New subdivision for seniors

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For the first time in approximately 50 years, the Aurora Housing Authority is developing a new subdivision, – and this one is a unique, affordable, community for senior citizens. The new 1449 Senior Estates subdivision will have 70 new ranch units, 50 duplexes and 20 single-family residences with attached garages....

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Aurora mayor proclamation to Rotary Club of Aurora

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By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented a proclamation to the Rotary Club of Aurora in honor of its 100th Anniversary at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, May 2. A video of the presentation can be viewed after the 13 minute mark...

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Fox Valley Developers, City, receive Award at Aurora COW

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By Jason Crane The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) presented one of seven Regional Excellence Awards to Fox Valley Developers for their Bloomhaven development, former Copley Hospital in Aurora, and city government of Aurora, at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, April 18. The...

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Aurora COW focus on Aurora STEAM Academy

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a presentation on the Aurora STEAM Academy at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, April 4. The presentation shared with the Council and community was on the Aurora STEAM Academy (ASA) public-private partnership (P3) to deliver science, technology, engineering, arts,...

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City of Aurora government continues financial support of small businesses, grants

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The City of Aurora government continues its efforts to financially support small businesses in the community as they still are on the path to full recovery from the pandemic. A second round of grant funding is now open, with $700,000 available in the City’s Finish Line Grant and Re-Start Retention...

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Registration required for Aurora Electronics Recycling

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The City of Aurora government will be host to its annual free Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. The event will be from 8 a.m. to noon in the downtown Aurora parking lot adjacent to the casino at 201 N. River Street. All items are free...

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Aurora COW presentation for more downtown restaurants

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a brief presentation of a proposal to develop more restaurants within downtown Aurora at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, Mar. 7. The City Council gave consent to the Resolution authorizing approval of a development agreement with Leilani Asian Fusion:...

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Aurora achievements, exciting announcements will be the focus of Mayor Irvin’s State of City the Address

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Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin will host his annual State of the City Address this week in a unique but ideal location. With the theme ‘Aurora Ascending,’ Mayor Irvin will focus on how the City of Lights has taken things to new heights with unprecedented accomplishments this past year and preview...

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Tangle Roots could be coming to downtown Aurora

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a development agreement with a developer for the purpose of facilitating the sale and redevelopment of the vacant Vargas (former Culture Stock) building, at 43 East Galena Boulevard, between Broadway and Stolp at the Tuesday, Feb. 21 Committee of the Whole...

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Aurora City Council receives safety technology funds

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council received both a visit from congressman Bill Foster and $2,280,000 in Federal funding for the city of Aurora public safety technology project at the Tuesday, Feb. 14 City Council meeting. Congressman Foster said, “This funding will help provide holistic upgrades to the police...

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Aurora COW: Mr. and Miss Black Aurora; concerns for noise

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council applauded and honored the first-ever Mr. and Miss Black Aurora at the Tuesday, Feb. 7 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presented a proclamation to Mr. Black Aurora, Peter Eta, and Miss Black Aurora Charitee Cocroft. The city...

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Aurora City Council approves Public Facilities Department

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council unanimously approved plans for the creation of a new City department at the Aurora City Council meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 10. City of Aurora government officials explained plans for the creation of the new department, Public Facilities. The department will be comprised of existing...

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Star Jones at Aurora MLK Ceremony Monday, Jan. 16

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The City of Aurora government will be host to the 38th annual Aurora MLK Commemoration Ceremony, “Be a Drum Major for Justice, Equity, and Mentorship”, at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at East Aurora High School. The ceremony will be an evening of empowerment and action with youth performances, special...

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Aurora City Council: Mayor’s Award of Valor presented

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By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and members of the Aurora City Council, honored first responders and Aurora residents at the Aurora City Council COW meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Mayor’s Award of Valor was presented to six Aurora police officers responsible for rescuing nine-year-old Tyshaun LaFlore in...

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Aurora City Council approves balanced budget

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved more than a half-billion dollar City budget for 2023 at a special City Council meeting following the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 6. Ward 3 alderman, Ted Mesiacos was the only dissenting vote. The approved Ordinance adopting the annual budget...

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Attendance high at Festival of Lights

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It was another record-setting weekend in Aurora as viewers from near and far flocked to the Aurora Festival of Lights Drive-Thru. Just over 5,000 vehicles passed through the popular light show last weekend, a thousand more than last week’s opening weekend. Approximately 15,000 onlookers traveled from near and far, coming...

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Mayor’s Award to Gators, Phyllis Kramer, at City Council

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Aurora Gators 12U Pop Warner Football team, Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Aurora City Council meeting for winning the Illinois state and regional championships. The team is looking for financial help with travel expenses so they can compete the first week...

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Reader’s Commentary: Voters may take disagreement road with Aurora Council

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By Mary Goetsch, Aurora, Ill. We voters who take the difficult road of disagreeing with the Aurora City Council on the Casino plan to move, are in the good company of former State governor, Pat Quinn. He made the statement he decided not to run in the Chicago mayoral election...

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